It's tradition that I glam it up for our Christmas Eve dinner. In memory of the 
4 Christmases I have been blogging (here in blogspot and in Chictopia), here's a link to the past years' dresses:
2010's Dress
2009's Dress
2008's Dress (I had short hair then....)
2007's Dress
4 Christmases I have been blogging (here in blogspot and in Chictopia), here's a link to the past years' dresses:2010's Dress
2009's Dress
2008's Dress (I had short hair then....)
2007's Dress
Channeling my inner Jessica Rabbit in this red high slit sequined gown for our traditional annual Christmas Eve dinner at Old Manila at The Peninsula Manila. It was a great night of scrumptious food from the new chef, good wine and champagne and of course the best company of loved ones and family and of course, my expat boyfriend Inigo. Happy Holidays!!!
xx,JL
The menu for the night was:
(Thanks to Manila Pen's staff for accommodating a special menu for us since I have so many allergies. The German chef was genius! One of the best dinners EVER!)
Amuse Bouche
Salad of Green Asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh Parmesan, truffle dressing
Spiced Foie Gras wrapped in Prosciutto w/ melba toast, buttered head leaves
Pan Seared foie gras with caramelized apples and pears
Mushroom consomme with Brunoise Vegetable
Mango Sorbet
Pepper crusted tenderloin, ratatouille, potato gratin, thyme jus
OR
Oven roasted olive crusted lamb chops, ratatouille, gratin potatoes, thyme jus
Layers of raspberries and mango coated panna cotta
Coffee or Tea and Christmas Cookies
Chocolate Pralines
(+ champagne/ wine for every course!)
Followed by a yummy noche buena of MAJESTIC HAM, QUESO DE BOLA, RICE, BEEF BELLY and LECHON DE LECHE from Cirkulo at Home!!!!!
xx,JL
The menu for the night was:
(Thanks to Manila Pen's staff for accommodating a special menu for us since I have so many allergies. The German chef was genius! One of the best dinners EVER!)
Amuse Bouche
Salad of Green Asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh Parmesan, truffle dressing
Spiced Foie Gras wrapped in Prosciutto w/ melba toast, buttered head leaves
Pan Seared foie gras with caramelized apples and pears
Mushroom consomme with Brunoise Vegetable
Mango Sorbet
Pepper crusted tenderloin, ratatouille, potato gratin, thyme jus
OR
Oven roasted olive crusted lamb chops, ratatouille, gratin potatoes, thyme jus
Layers of raspberries and mango coated panna cotta
Coffee or Tea and Christmas Cookies
Chocolate Pralines
(+ champagne/ wine for every course!)
Followed by a yummy noche buena of MAJESTIC HAM, QUESO DE BOLA, RICE, BEEF BELLY and LECHON DE LECHE from Cirkulo at Home!!!!!
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